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Back in Orwell again

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Guy

Made it to Mosquito Lake last night. Got a tenant site with electric for $24. There is a small convenient store right across the road from the park entrance and they carry Great Lakes beer. Nice! Anyway, we got set … Continue reading →

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Short tour of Ashtabula and Trumbull counties

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Guy

Ok. We decided to take a little three night tour along the trial in Ashtabula, camping along the way. We started in Austinburg and made it to Orwell when we were overtaken by a thunderstorm. We are hiding out in … Continue reading →

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Cool Bicycle Parking Garage in Japan

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Guy

Check this video out of a cool new bicycle parking garage in Japan. It’s like a bicycle missile silo! Apparently, they commute by bike a lot more than we do, but it’s still a really cool concept.

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Cincinnati considering a bikeshare program

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Carolyn

Bikesharing is a program that allows individuals to rent a bicycle from a kiosk, usually in an urban area for short distance transportation. According to wikipedia, as of last year, there were 136 bikesharing programs in 165 cities around the … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Seal Coating and other news

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Guy

I just got an email from the Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails of London, Ohio (FMCPT). They are seal coating a section of Roberts Pass just east of London this week. If you’ve never ridden on a seal … Continue reading →

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The Lakewood Criterium is a fast and fun cycling event

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Carolyn

Guy and I attended the The Lakewood Criterium on Saturday July 28. Wow! what a blast! The cyclist were incredible and inspiring. The weather was perfect and the atmosphere was fun and festival like with plenty of refreshments along the … Continue reading →

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Bicycle Focus Group Meeting with NOACA for Northeast Ohio

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Guy

Last night, Carol and I attended a focus group hosted by the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) about bicycling issues in the five counties of northeast Ohio that they serve (Lorain, Cuyahoga, Medina, Lake, Geauga). NOACA is working to … Continue reading →

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Bicycle Library

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Guy

What a cool idea! In Copenhagen, Denmark, you can check out a bicycle for a week from the Bicycle Library. They have different types, from racers, to folding to cargo bikes. You can even reserve them online at the Bicycle … Continue reading →

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OverNight Bike Trip to Grafton American Wilderness Camp Ground

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Guy

We made it here easily yesterday. No wifi where our tents were. Look for a more detailed review of the campground later, but for now let’s just say its not a destination location. We will be on the road around … Continue reading →

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Over Night Bike Camping Trip: Cleveland to Grafton, Ohio

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Guy

We’re leaving on a last minute over night camping trip this morning. We are heading towards the American Wilderness Campground in Grafton, Ohio. It’s roughly a 30 mile ride. This will be our first trip ever with sag (support and … Continue reading →

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